03:18

Practice Japanese Embroidery with Utmost Competence

Embroidered piece of cloth looks always good. The intricacy of its design, the detail and most importantly the hand woven outlines of the design makes the piece of cloth look exceedingly amazing. Now if you are having interest in learning craft and having interest to learn those crafts which have been carrying the mark of traditionalism and feel of royalty then Japanese embroidery is something that you must learn. Although there are varying embroidery designs prevalent all around the universe but the beauty and loveliness, this Asian embroidery design exudes is something incomparable and unchallengeable. Most amazing thing about this particular craft is, you don’t have to visit professional stitching center to learn this kind of craft as they can be practiced at home, taking cue from pattern books. Such books are widely available online but one store, which caters the best lot for affordable price, is Japan Lovely Crafts. The store offers more than one amazing pattern books for amateurs and experts.

These books will help you come up with varying stitching techniques and you will be able to find details of these techniques along with illustrious diagrams.  Now stitching fine points are explained in clear detail but unfortunately if you are not capable of understanding the details for being written in Japanese you will surely be able to comprehend the diagram sketched alongside is also comprehensible enough to understand. There are few embroidery designs, which ask for satin silk clothes, but Japanese embroidery is something which can be woven on any sort of cloth. All you need an array of gold and silk thread and using them you can etch varying floral and animating figurines on the piece of fabric quite effortlessly.

Not only threads but here on Japan Lovely Crafts you will get designs to be woven with wool. These hand embroidery designs are felicitated all around the globe with utmost warmth and appreciation. As they have the capacity to make any ordinary piece of cloth into a special one. With that piece of cloth you can easily make your favorite table cloth, chair cover and varying other furnishing items. Each book comes with more than thirty designs, with easy description and detailing. Such pattern books are not expensive and right after placing order, pattern books will be delivered at your doorstep within few business days.

Among all these books few are widely sold all around such as the world Drawn Thread Embroidery Patterns - Japanese Craft Book, Stitch Sampler Patterns - Japanese Hand Embroidery Designs, Simple Sashiko Stitch Pattern - Japanese Embroidery Book, Kawaii Cross Stitch Technique & 500 patterns, Hand Embroidery Design.

04:00

Versatility of Japanese Needle Felting Kits



The craft of woolen felting is a popular art form that offers pleasure both to the one engaged in it and one who watches it. The deft movement of needles in the hands of an expert leaves the one watching with a rare sense of admiration and awe. Collecting Japanese needle felting kits is relatively easier as a wide array of dealers provide kits that are accessible through websites. The kit or DIY kit mainly comprise of a set of an instruction manual, set of design and 36, 38 and 40 gauge needles. However the choice of color of thread varies with design.

At first, the DIY set on its arrival may appear confusing but the use and a bit of experiment can put the user at ease. The best lot is however available with Japan Lovely Crafts. The art form having developed itself through the ages has undergone many changes and experiments. Therefore, one should not be hesitant to do some experiment only to generate his/ her own individual style. It is not necessary to reproduce what the manual contains. It will be far more commendable to finish the work with an individual touch which is the essence of any art form. 

Having evolved over time, the color of acrylic fiber felt that has smartly taken over the older form of art due to its versatility and application of wide range of colors, varying from pale to bright, are seen today. At large, a very wide range of designs is available on the web sites, the most popular being Japan Lovely crafts. Apart from designs, orders can be placed to procure materials associated with the craft.

Once finished, one can draw admiring words from people while adding charm to the home decor. While hanging on the wall, it gives a queer sense of satisfaction spurring to do more experiments. The sheer versatility with Hamanaka needle felting kits allows its user to make various items apart from wall hanging for instance making scrap book covers and hand bags, key rings, child toys. While using designs available at the website, as it is the stepping-stone to learn use of colors and the various needles, one can always draw inspiration to develop individuality to unfold hidden talent. Practice can help to do away with the shyness to explore and experiment new avenues of this particular art and thereby turn it out as a home based vocation, in some cases.

Apart from self-satisfaction this art form can be pursued at leisure which can fetch a good amount. No doubt in the beginning the needle work may appear a bit confusing, but practice with patience can unlock the hidden pleasure with time. No doubt it can go a long way to put leisure time to purposeful use both in monetary terms and self-satisfaction.